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Make reducing plastic second nature
News, Published on 21/03/2022
» Plastic is a preferred material in our daily lives due to its light weight, durability and low production cost. However, its widespread use has unwanted effects. Plastic waste can take a hundred years to decompose, all the while leaching into the environment and wreaking havoc on marine ecology and aquatic species, many of which swallow plastic debris. Microplastics that persist in sea environments, moreover, can later return to the human food chain.
Asean responds to invasion of Ukraine
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 01/03/2022
» Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine that began on Feb 24 offers valuable lessons for the countries in the region, which have often become the pitched geopolitical battleground for the great powers. From now on, no matter how the Ukraine crisis ends, it will significantly impact the security of Europe and lead to the emergence of a new order to which Asean has to quickly adjust.
The bigger picture
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/02/2022
» By now, everyone is probably aware of OnlyFans, an online social media platform known for allowing anyone to share 18+ content in order to make money. It's a platform that has generated many controversies, especially in Thailand in the past few months, whether it be criticism in society or headline news involving arrests of several young women believed to be so-called "sex creators".
Don't believe all you read
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/02/2022
» Verifying the information you spread and being careful not to falsely accuse other people ought to be considered basic rules that people of all ages should know and abide by.
Looking ahead toward Apec 2022
Oped, Natapanu Nopakun, Published on 18/01/2022
» As the new year begins, it is high time to look back at the past year's achievements and, at the same time, to look ahead towards the next. If the Covid-19 pandemic which began in late 2019 and early 2020 took the world by surprise, and 2021 proved to be another year of daunting challenges, 2022 could see countries around the world continue to struggle, trying to open despite the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus, like the current Omicron.
Thailand-UN at 75: Peace and security
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 07/12/2021
» There are a few things at which Thailand has excelled at the United Nations: Multilateralism, South-South cooperation, social development, women's empowerment, drug control, peace-keeping and global health security to name a few. But one notable achievement is the country's attempt to rid the world of dangerous nuclear weapons, very much to the chagrin of powerful allies and friends.
Peace is not overrated
News, Editorial, Published on 16/11/2021
» Today marks the International Day of Tolerance. In 1996, the United Nations chose this date to honour Mahatma Gandhi, a role model of peace, tolerance and non-violent protest. It's a day meant to remind us to embrace the beauty of tolerance and use this virtue as a means to resolve conflict.
The power of a child's questioning mind
News, Published on 27/10/2021
» Want children to learn? Encourage them to ask questions. Better still, help them to get the answers. This should be a norm in schools. Sadly, fostering a questioning mind is an exception rather than the rule in the Thai education system.
Cool It With Virtue Signalling
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/10/2021
» The uber-popular South Korean series Squid Game on Netflix got free publicity earlier this week when a spokesman for Thai police spoke out against it.
Thailand's 3 goals at 76th UNGA
Oped, Published on 29/09/2021
» The 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) commenced this year with trepidation and lots of anticipation. With over a year of constrained travels and limited in-person meetings, this year's UNGA session began on Sept 14, lasted two weeks and has started to offer a good measure of hope.